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 Member 1131 Level 41.71 Mar 2006 
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Amd Athlon x64 vs Intel Core 2 Duo (for laptop)
Hey guys, in a few days (specifically, in sunday) I'm gonna purchase a new laptop, primarily I decided to buy laptop with Intel Core 2 Duo 1,67 ghz, but my friend said that Intel C2D is more suitable for these who need laptop for video and graphic editing, while I actually want a laptop for low-end 3D gaming (Heroes of Might and Magic V, specifically).
I was informed later if Amd Athlon x64 is also a good choice because AMD processors are optimized for gaming. All I know is, Intel Core 2 Duo using dual processor and synchronizing the cache to make the processor clock works twice faster (let's say 1,67 ghz means... 3,3 Ghz?), but how about the Amd Athlon themselves? Is it inferior technologically compared to Intel Core 2 Duo? At the moment, my friend recommended me to buy "Pressario V3804" or "Acer 4520", because they have nvidia graphic card, which will make the gaming process better. But honestly, I don't even understand whether the equipped graphic card could be considered good or bad. I 'm really a total noob for this hardware stuffs, I would really appreciate if someone could explain and giving me tips which products I should buy (and what I should aware before make) Thanks in advance  How ya doing, buddy?
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Member 1131 Level 41.71 Mar 2006
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@el roy
I actually need laptop for office purpose and decent 3d gaming (Let's say... Homm V). I allocate around $500-700. And I did research yesterday, and found out the Intel GMA 3100 is a crappy graphic card, I'm now looking if there is a laptop with a fairly good graphic card with affordable price  There's nowhere I can't reach.
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Member 1131 Level 41.71 Mar 2006
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Oh I just found it, Dell Vostro 1500, how come they sell such high-end laptop this cheap? Intel core 2 duo wth nvidia geforce 8400m. Whew, I really need to go for serious laptop-hunting now!
This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.
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Member 1131 Level 41.71 Mar 2006
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just want to tell you guys, I have bought BenQ Joybook S41 for $929, it's equipped with Intel C2D and GeForve 8600m GS which is good enough to play most of the modern games. I actually still wishing to buy Vostro 1500, but since I couldn't possibly find it anywhere, it's the best deal I could get since it's priced $1500 in australia anyway.
I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?
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Member 1131 Level 41.71 Mar 2006
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Initially, it's only 512 mb DDR 667, I upgraded it into 1,5 gb. I think it's good enough already imo
 I was speaking idiomatically.
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